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Forgot to add this link to for reading... http://www.ajcn.org/content/81/2/409.full
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This is a great topic that goes beyond health and fitness, hopefully I don't offend anyone, as that is not my intent. It can not be overstated that ALL health rules are ONLY BEST GUESSES, RECOMMENDATIONS, THEORIES, APPROXIMATIONS, ETC.! In other words they are not exact but the closest information available. They are only…
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Believe it or not - I found this to be a common issue with relatively new runners. My questions to you are: 1. Are you regular? You should be going around the same time everyday. 2. Do you live a sedentary lifestyle or job that requires sitting most of the day? Walking and running activate muscles in your body that help…
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Myth. Your body will react differently than mine if we ate the same thing, did the same exercise, etc. I wanted to see your food journal but it was locked. If you have not exercised for awhile, then it may take up to 4 - 6 weeks to get your metabolism going. Remember, your body is used to storing fat for energy and not…
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I know you don'twant to hear this, but everyone's body is different. We can all do the exact same workout and all have different results. As the previous person said, get a Heart Rate Monitor. The only thing I would add to that is get a quality monitor. Youcan do some research online. Please keep in mind HRM's are only a…
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^^^ Thanks. I didn't want to get too far down in the weeds with how the muscles provide the energy source through ATP, creatine, creatinine, glycogen, blood oxygen levels, red/white muscle fibers. My intent was to show that short term, high intensity cardio can not be supported by what most of us want to lose - fat! lol…
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There are some great recommendations in the posts. Time seems to be more of a problem than food. Have you tried preparing your meals the night before? Or better yet, on Sunday for the entire work week? That way, you can just grab it and go or microwave it and go. Some brands of Greek yogurt have up to 22g of protein, so…
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To get your true heart rate zones you would need a heart stress test and an ECG (EchoCardioGram). All of the formulas used are only theoretical/recommended zones. The 220 - Age method provides you with a recommended max HR (Heart Rate) zone for exercise. Using the Karvonen formula your heart zone would be 142 (Low End) -…
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"Ideal" weights are just guides. That can't account for body composition. You may/may not have had more/less muscle/fat. Sorry for the all of the "/". That is the reason you can fit some old clothes and not others. As suggested, you may want to exercise to burn fat in trouble areas and tone. You would most likely be able…
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Done! It felt great. I did 4 sets of 50 crunches and 3 sets of 20 sit ups.
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Early in the morning before everyone wakes up and the day begins. It's quiet and I can do what I need to do for me. Also, see if your husband will give you a massage to help reduce the soreness/stiffness in the morning. The key is identifying a YOU time. You can also get support from the kids by asking them to help with…
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Sometimes a vacation is needed. Also, think of it as going opposite directions. You know what that kind of eating does to you. Eating a healthier meal will get you to your goal(s) a lot faster. One day, the roles will be reversed where they are trying to drop pounds and get healthy and you will already be there living a…
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I'm in! I will do them this afternoon/evening.
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So let me get this right - you have lost 63 pounds and binge every couple of weeks?! WOW. You go girl. That is not too bad. Unless you have a hard deadline to lose those last 30 pounds - which would bring you to a total of 93 pounds - then continue what you are doing because it is working or you wouldn't have your current…
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The best thing you can do is be an example. People are going to offer you food that isn't particulary healthy out of kindness or etiquette. What they say is true, one piece of any given junk food will not hurt your diet. However, it is a slippery slope. I would put some of the responsibility on them. Tell them you have not…
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You are doing GREAT! The most significant accomplishment you have made so far is NOT GIVING UP! Most dieticians do not recommend going below 1100-1200 calories for dieting. You are at the bare minimum. This causes some concern because you are working out and pushing your body into an area where it will not burn fat. 1.…
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Generally speaking, your body composition make-up is changing. What does that mean? Well, you are made up of bones, blood, muscle, fat, etc. You are changing the fat and muscle that are in your body. Muscle weighs more than fat given two equal measurements, e.g. 1 cup. So, 1 cup of fat would weigh less than 1 cup of…
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- Sweat is fat crying. - If it were easy, everyone would be doing it! - Only YOU are standing in the way of your progress. - Want some? Get some! Bad enough take some!
